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JoJo Siwa recently left her fans both touched and concerned after opening up about her emotional struggles during her performances in London. The 22-year-old singer and former Dance Moms star has been performing non-stop and admitted she was feeling “exhausted.” While on stage, she became emotional and even cried in front of the audience, something she says she rarely does. JoJo shared that since she was just nine years old, she has gone through phases where people online have hated on her for no reason. She made it clear that she wasn’t looking for sympathy, but wanted to express how hard it’s been to deal with things that are beyond her control.
She went on to say that things were especially bad when she was 14, but now she finally feels appreciated and loved. JoJo told the crowd that nights like this one in London really hit her in the heart, and although she can sing and dance and act like everything is fine, deep inside, she was overwhelmed in a good way. “My heart is smiling,” she told her fans, showing just how thankful she is for their support.
In the past few weeks, she’s hardly had any time to rest. She returned to Los Angeles after filming Celebrity Big Brother in April, then flew to Mexico for another show. After that, she celebrated her birthday in Florida with family and her boyfriend, Chris Hughes. Not long after that, she was on a plane again—this time to London, where she performed for two nights in a row at Colours Hoxton. It’s been go, go, go for her, which explains why she’s feeling so drained.
During a Q&A session on Instagram, fans asked her how she manages to keep her energy up. JoJo gave a very honest answer, saying that she tries to find happiness in every moment, even when it’s hard—and when she can’t, she just fakes it and keeps pushing through. She added that’s what she’s doing right now: pretending to be okay even when she’s tired and overwhelmed. Another fan asked if she ever takes breaks. JoJo said she took a short rest around her birthday but is planning to take a “little break” sometime in early June.
When asked about him, she had only sweet things to say. She said that Chris is kind to everyone—whether it’s a friend, a stranger, or a family member—and she described him as having a “beautiful soul.” The two seem to be really happy together. Earlier this week, JoJo shared a cute video of Chris cooking for her at his home. He made her a creamy chicken dish, and JoJo proudly said she “ate every bite.”